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Platymantis biak

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Amphibia

Family
  
Ceratobatrachidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Platymantis

Platymantis biak

Similar
  
Banahao forest frog, Platymantis cagayanensis, Island forest frog, Negros cave frog, Platymantis taylori

Platymantis biak or Luzon limestone forest frog is a species of frog in the family Ceratobatrachidae. It is endemic to the Philippines, in particular to the Biak-na-Bato National Park on Luzon island. This terrestrial species lives in caves. It prefers low temperatures and is sensitive to temperature changes. Body length is 3.2–4.0 cm for males and 3.7–4.2 cm for females.

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Platymantis biak Wikipedia


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